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Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019

Introduced: June 8, 2020 Introduced by: Khanna, Ro Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Became law
Oct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 17, 2019
Introduced in House
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Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019

This bill establishes a framework to reduce the unnecessary use of force by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels.

At the federal level, the bill limits the use of force by federal law enforcement officers. It prohibits the use of deadly force, except as a last resort to prevent imminent and serious bodily injury or death. It also prohibits the use of less lethal force, unless it is necessary and proportionate to effectuate an arrest. Finally, it limits the use of a justification defense for a federal law enforcement officer who is charged with murder or manslaughter.

At the state and local level, the bill conditions eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program on the enactment of consistent limitations.

What's happening now October 2, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 67
All 67 Democratic 56
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 15, 2020
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jun 15, 2020
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2020
Levin, Andy
· Jun 15, 2020
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 15, 2020
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Jun 11, 2020
DEFAZIO, PETER
· Jun 11, 2020
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 11, 2020
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 11, 2020
PRICE, DAVID
· Jun 11, 2020
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 11, 2020
 D
Soto, Darren
Florida · Jun 11, 2020
Speier, Jackie
· Jun 11, 2020
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Jun 11, 2020
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jun 11, 2020
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jun 11, 2020
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Jun 8, 2020
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Jun 8, 2020
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jun 8, 2020
Kennedy, Joseph
· Jun 8, 2020
Maloney, Sean
· Jun 8, 2020
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Jun 8, 2020
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 4, 2020
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jun 4, 2020
Heck, Denny
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Huffman, Jared
California · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 4, 2020
Lawson, Al
· Jun 4, 2020
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 4, 2020
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jan 24, 2020
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jan 24, 2020
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